Longville, Minnesota is in Cass County, about four hours north of the Twin Cities. Minnesota Highway 84 is the main route through the city, while Minnesota Highway 200 is nearby. Situated along the north and western banks of Girl Lake, and just south of Long Lake and Boxell Lake, the city is in the southern part of the Chippewa National Forest. Other nearby lakes include Bullhead Lake, Carnahan Lake, Cooper Lake, Gijik Lake, Heffron Lake, Jack Lake, Little Boy Lake, Rice Lake, Shurd Lakes, Swede Lake, Tamarack Lake, and the much larger Woman Lake, many of which are connected. Given its geographical location, the city’s economy is largely seasonal and recreational, with several summer camps and homes along the lakes. Inguadona is east of Longville and Wabedo is south. Prior to the arrival of European-Americans, the area was populated by a succession of Native American tribes. The Ojibwe moved to the area from the Great Lakes region, pushing out the Dakotas. Longville began as a logging town in 1906, although fishing has always been popular. In the 1900s, people began coming to the area for fishing, hunting and water sports. Until the 1920s, all of the roads coming to the area were dirt. Many of the cabins in and around Longville were built in the late 1960s and 1970s, and Longville was almost fully developed by the 1980s, and it has changed very little since reaching its peak population of 224 in 1990.
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Surrounded by lakes and forests, Longville is known for its scenery and recreational activities. The official municipal web site offers a profile of the city, its land use ordinance, council meeting agendas and minutes, a directory of city officials and staff, office hours, and a guide to local services and facilities.
http://www.cityoflongville.com/
Built in 1981, the business became a full lumber yard in 1984, representing such name brand products as Marvin, Certainteed, Owens Corning, Timbertech, and James Hardie, as well as premium wood products. A profile of the company and its products is put forth, along with project aids, how-to videos, and special offers.
http://www.labclongville.com/
Longville Area Community Foundation
LACF is a non-profit organization established in 1992, based in Longview and serving residents in Cass County, Minnesota, assisting charitable institutions, caring for children and the sick, aged or helpless, and preserving the environment and wildlife habitat. Foundation news is featured, and a gallery of photographs is included.
http://longvillefoundation.org/
Longville Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is an organization of businesses and citizens in the Longville, Minnesota region that works to improve the area’s business climate, to increase the customer base of its members, and to improve the infrastructure of the area. Membership policies, contacts, meeting schedules, and a business directory are put forth.
http://www.longville.com/
Made up of artists, crafters, and supporters of the arts, the non-profit organization in Longville, Minnesota offers arts and crafts classes, art displays, arts and crafts expos, and other events. Membership information, a calendar of events, class details, artist biographies, and photographs are presented.
http://www.longvilleartscenter.com/
Ridgewood Golf Course & Country Club
Featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, as well as a 9-hole course where children can play all day for one green fee. Its membership levels and rates are posted, along with green fees and rentals, as well as its league play, tournaments and special events, a photo gallery, and an overview of the facilities.
http://www.ridgewoodgolf.com/
Directions and a map showing the location of the church in Longville, Minnesota are put forth, with an overview of its beliefs and practices, staff contacts, office hours, service schedules, and a calendar of upcoming programs and events. A church newsletter, announcements, and a gallery of photographs are featured.
http://salemlongville.org/
